Expression of VEGF-D, SMAD4, and SMAD7 and Their Relationship with Lymphangiogenesis and Prognosis in Colon Cancer

ConclusionVEGF-D, SMAD4, and SMAD7 were involved in lymphangiogenesis and lymph node metastasis. VEGF-D and SMAD7 can serve as predictors of prognosis and chemotherapeutic outcome in colon cancer.

Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - October 10, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research